GTEC Press Centre
Welcome to the GTEC 2008 Press Centre. Here you will find helpful information to guide you through the press registration process as well as other media resources.
This page contains the following information:
Press Registration Information
Press registration is now open to industry media representatives and analysts. If you wish to attend GTEC 2008 as press please review the required credentials below.
Required Credentials for Press, Analysts and Bloggers
To qualify for a complimentary media pass for GTEC 2008, the applicant must cover the industry on a regular basis by writing regular reports or publishing relevant articles on the industry that are not solicited by an exhibiting company and are not confidential. Private consultants who are paid by an individual company are not eligible for a media pass, and should request a pass from the sponsoring company. Additional information on requirements for press, analysts and bloggers is as follows.
One of the following credentials must be presented in advance of GTEC 2008 before media registration can be approved. Before proceeding, please review:titles accepted / not accepted.
- Trade/Business Publications; Online/News Services
- Industry Analysts
- Online News Outlets
- Association Publications/Newsletters
- Freelance Writers and Authors
- Bloggers
- Titles Accepted/Not Accepted
Trade/Business Publications; Online/News Services
Reporters from industry trade publications, newspapers and wire services must provide a sample of an article published within the past six months that clearly displays authorship.
Industry Analysts
Writers from internationally recognized market research or financial institutions who consistently write for regularly published newsletters and/or reports must provide a sample of an industry-related report published within the past six months that clearly displays authorship.
Online News Outlets
An online news outlet must contain original news content above and beyond links, forums, troubleshooting tips and reader contributors, and have a readership of over 1,000 per month. Each news outlet must have a paid reporting staff of two or more and most post original, dated, industry-related news at least once per week.
Association Publications/Newsletters
Reporters from internationally recognized magazines, newspapers or newsletters produced by industry associations must provide an article published within the past six months. Newsletter reporters must have a registered subscriber base of at least 500.
Freelance Writers and Authors
Persons requesting freelance credentials must provide an article published within the past six months. Those who freelance occasionally and are employed by non-news organizations are not eligible for media credentials.
Bloggers
Bloggers must cover the industry on a regular basis and must have written on the business technology industry within six months of requesting a media badge. Blogs must contain original, dated, industry-related news content above and beyond links, forums, troubleshooting tips and reader contributions, and have been in existence at least one year before media badge request. No corporate or personal blogs will be considered.
We reserve the right to refuse media badges, without cause, during pre-registration as well as onsite media registration. Only commercial news outlets and major analyst firms will be issued media badges.
For additional questions regarding press and analyst registration information at GTEC 2008, please contact:
Kathryn Schwab
GTEC 2008 PR Manager
kschwab@prceptive.com
| Titles Accepted |
Titles Not Accepted |
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Note: Press credentials are reserved for editorial staff and analysts. Publication and research employees with the following types of titles will be considered for press credentials:
Publication Titles:
- Associate Editor
- Business Editor
- Editor-in-Chief
- Executive Editor
- Features Editor
- Managing Editor
- Photographer
- Reporter
- Senior Writer
- Staff Writer
- Technology Editor
Lab Titles:
- Online Editor
- Senior Editor
Broadcasting Titles:
- Anchor
- Broadcast Producer
- Camera operator
- Host
- Reporter
- Sound engineer
Market Research Titles:
- Analyst
- President
- Program Director
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Vice President Note: Press credentials are reserved for editorial staff and analysts. Press credentials will not be issued for publication and research employees with the following types of titles:
Publication Titles:
- Account Executive
- Administrative Assistant
- Assistant Production titles
- Associate Publisher
- IS Manager
- Marketing/PR titles
- Production titles
- Programmer
- Publisher
- Sales titles
- Web Master
Market Research Titles:
- Account Executive
- Administrative Assistant
- CEO
- Engineer
- IS Manager
- Marketing/PR titles
- President
- Sales titles
- Vice President
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Press Centre Hours
GTEC 2008 will be held in the Westin Hotel. The Press Centre is reserved for accredited media to write, interview and network with other members of the media.
The Press Centre will be open:
| Monday, October 27, 2008 |
8:00am – 4:00pm Eastern Time |
| Tuesday, October 28, 2008 |
8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday, October 29, 2008 |
8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Thursday, October 30, 2008 |
8:00am – 12:00pm |
GTEC 2008, PR Manager, Kathryn Schwab will be in the Press Room and will be available for questions or other required assistance. However, if you have any questions in advance please contact her at kschwab@prceptive.com.
CNW (Canada Newswire) Services (coming soon)
Press Kit
Contact:
GTEC Public Relations
Kathryn Schwab 613-858-4407 or kschwab@prceptive.com
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Media Story Pitch (coming soon)
This service allows exhibitors to submit up to two (2) story ideas/pitches online for the media to explore - with the object of doing a story before, during or after the show. Pitches are limited to a headline and up to 100 words about an industry trend, issue or product demonstration that the media can tap into with the exhibitor either before, during or after GTEC. Please visit this site often for updates!
